Please note: December - February is our peak season and many days are fully booked. Our website displays live availability and any cancellations are released onto the website in real-time. We are unable to offer a waitlist for our tours so we recommend frequently checking our site to view live availability for your preferred travel dates. We are closed on Christmas Day.
Please note: December - February is our peak season and many days are fully booked. Our website displays live availability and any cancellations are released onto the website in real-time. We are unable to offer a waitlist for our tours so we recommend frequently checking our site to view live availability for your preferred travel dates. We are closed on Christmas Day.
Please note: December - February is our peak season and many days are fully booked. Our website displays live availability and any cancellations are released onto the website in real-time. We are unable to offer a waitlist for our tours so we recommend frequently checking our site to view live availability for your preferred travel dates. We are closed on Christmas Day.
Please note: December - February is our peak season and many days are fully booked. Our website displays live availability and any cancellations are released onto the website in real-time. We are unable to offer a waitlist for our tours so we recommend frequently checking our site to view live availability for your preferred travel dates. We are closed on Christmas Day.
Evening Banquet Tours are not available on these selected dates
Please note Evening Banquet Tours will not be operating between 24 December 2025 and Sunday 11 January 2026. Evening Banquet tours will resume from Monday 12 January 2026.
This tour is very popular and can book out months in advance. We recommend booking as far ahead as your itinerary allows.
Celebrate your big day in Middle-earth™ with a Wedding at Hobbiton Movie Set. Our charming location offers a one-of-a-kind experience that will transport you and your guests to The Shire™ the idyllic location as seen in The Lord of the Rings™ and The Hobbit™ film trilogies.
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a grand affair, our team can accommodate weddings of all sizes. Exchange your One rings in an intimate ceremony nestled in a garden setting with a scattering of Hobbit Holes™, or a large affair with a stunning view overlooking the sprawling movie set and iconic Party Tree. Host your Fellowship with a reception in one of our fully themed festive venues with a banquet feast worthy of a Hobbit's appetite and fresh ales straight from The Green Dragon Inn!
Our professional events team appreciates that every couple will have differing expectations and will work with you to tailor your special day to your needs.
Handfast Glade is a private and peaceful location in the heart of Hobbiton. This ideal wedding ceremony location will allow you to be immersed in the garden setting, bursting with colour and rambling natural beauty, with views of both Bag End™ and The Party Tree. A number of iconic Hobbit Holes™ littered in the nearby hillsides, with the vibrant yellow door Hobbit Hole acting as the perfect backdrop for your ceremony.
YARD FLAT
Yard Flat is a spacious private location tucked away from the Movie Set, while still providing a stunning view over the movie set towards the lake and iconic Party Tree. With the wide open space and luscious green grass, this wedding location is suited to large gatherings and can be adapted and altered to suit your needs.
Wedding Photoshoot
CAPTURE THE MEMORIES OF YOUR SPECIAL DAY
Hobbiton provides an enchanting backdrop, surrounded by lush, rolling green hills with Hobbit Holes scattered throughout the landscape, our venue is ideal for photographing beautiful wedding images. Hosted by a Hobbiton Movie Set tour guide, Wedding Photoshoot guests have 2.5 hours to explore the Movie Set and capture some of the most iconic shots in The Shire. Walk hand-in-hand past the lakefront Hobbit Holes with your reflection dancing on the lake, stroll along the Party Field with incredible views of The Green Dragon Inn, and visit the vegetable garden where hobbit holes lie hidden in the hillsides.
Reception Locations
THE GREEN DRAGON™ INN
The Green Dragon Inn is a fully reconstructed replica of the pub featured in the Trilogies, which has been masterfully recreated creating an unforgettable venue for your special day. This exceptional, exclusive venue can be used in the evenings after our last tour departs and is perfect for a wedding reception as you indulge in our exclusive Southfarthing™ ale, cider and ginger beer and enjoy a dinner fit for a Hobbit from our professional in-house catering team. The Green Dragon Inn is a fully themed venue where guests can enjoy their delectable dinner in the main dining area or head down to bar area to enjoy a dance. With open indoor and outdoor fireplaces this venue encourages your guests to spread out between the spectacular interior or beneath the outdoor glowing lanterns making for a truly magical wedding reception.
THE PARTY MARQUEE
The Party Marquee is a stunning, spacious venue for larger wedding parties or those couples wanting a little extra space. The painted canvas exterior, vibrant bunting and colourful lanterns allows your group to be immersed in the festive magic of the movies while you celebrate your special day. The Party Marquee is situated adjacent to the Green Dragon™ Inn and is placed upon the hillside providing an exquisite view for all guests. Like the Green Dragon Inn, the Marquee has a fully licenced bar and catering is tailored to your menu choice by our professional in-house team.
THE MILLHOUSE
The Millhouse, is a fully themed venue located on the 12-acre movie set, just across the water from The Green Dragon Inn. The Millhouse is an expertly crafted venue offering the same warm, inviting atmosphere of The Green Dragon, but in a more intimate setting. The exposed wooden beam ceilings, hand carved details, the crackling fire place and curated decor create a cosy setting for a banquet-style wedding meal by the fireplace beneath the hanging candelabrum. This self contained venue comes complete with it’s own in-built drinks station to serve our exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range in our signature ceramic mugs or goblets, alongside a range of house wines, coffee and tea.
The Green Dragon Inn
Party Marquee
Green Dragon + Party Marquee
The Millhouse
Seated*
80
230
310
30
Cocktail*
200
350
550
48
Venues at Hobbiton Movie Set are available only in conjunction with a Hobbiton Movie Set tour. The Green Dragon Inn is only available for evening hire after the final tour group departs. For full terms and conditions, please download our Wedding Brochure below. *Maximum numbers, per head, per room. The Party Marquee is only available for exclusive use in the evening after the last tour of the day.
What is the difference between a photoshoot tour and an elopement?
Both of these options are priced the same. The only difference being that when booking the elopement option, we allow for a very short elopement ceremony before the fully guided photoshoot tour begins. Both options allow for a maximum of 11 guests, including the wedding couple and photographer. The full wedding party will take part in the photoshoot tour together.
What is the difference between an elopement ceremony & a wedding ceremony?
An elopement ceremony is for smaller, more intimate gatherings – Maximum 11 guests, including the wedding couple and photographer. The elopement fee includes a small setup of bench seating, a floral wedding arch, a large wine barrel for signing the marriage license, and audio connectivity with wireless microphone. The elopement fee also includes the fully guided photoshoot tour for the full wedding party.
Our wedding ceremony option is for larger gatherings of 11+ and includes a fully guided photoshoot tour for the wedding couple only. All guests attending the wedding ceremony are charged at the standard Movie Swet tour admission rate. Also included in the wedding ceremony hire fee is guest bench seating, a floral wedding arch, a large wine barrel for signing the marriage license and audio connectivity with a wireless microphone. If post-ceremony drinks and canapes are planned, we will also provide a themed pop-up bar.
Will Hobbiton Movie Set provide a wedding celebrant & wedding photographer?
Hobbiton Movie Set does not provide a wedding celebrant or wedding photographer; this is the wedding couple’s responsibility to organise. Please reach out to our events team for some local recommended providers.
What time of day will our ceremony begin?
For an elopement ceremony, the ceremony start time will depend on what tour slots we have available on your preferred date. For a full wedding ceremony, these are typically held later in the afternoon as our daily public tours come to a close. The ceremony start time will depend on the time of year you have booked. Over the summer months when we have New Zealand daylight savings, the ceremony will begin later in the afternoon. During the winter months when daylight savings have ended, the ceremony will begin earlier in the afternoon.
How far in advance can we book our wedding date?
We are currently accepting wedding bookings up to 2 years in advance. Booking date will depend on venue availability.
Is a deposit required to place a wedding booking?
To secure a booking date we require a $1,000.00 NZD non-refundable deposit payment. The remaining outstanding balance for the total event cost will be invoiced 30 days prior to the event date. Any outstanding costs will be invoiced shortly after the event date. For full payment terms, please refer to our terms and conditions in our wedding brochure.
Can I amend my booking date after paying a deposit?
If your plans change and the date you have booked is no longer suitable, we are happy to move your booking and deposit payment to an alternative date. The new date will depend on venue availability.
What are the catering options for a wedding reception?
All of our wedding reception menus are served buffet style and are in a “build your own menu” format. Please reach out to our events team for catering menu options.
What is the wet weather plan for a wedding ceremony and Movie Set tour?
All of our ceremony locations are outdoors. The wedding ceremony and guided tours will go ahead, rain or shine. We provide umbrellas for guests to use at the entrance to the Movie Set.
Is a tour of the Movie Set compulsory when booking a wedding?
All Hobbiton Movie Set venues are only available in conjunction with a Hobbiton Movie Set tour. All guests attending the wedding must take part in a fully guided tour of the Movie Set and will be charged at the standard Movie Set tour admission rate.
Sample Timings
Please note these are sample timings only. Runtimes may vary depending on the time of year and daylight hours. Our Events Team will work with you to tailor timings for your special day and provide a detailed run sheet for your day.
3.40pm - Groom & guests begin to arrive at the Shire’s Rest™
4.00pm - Groom, guests and celebrant are transported to the movie set ceremony location
4.15pm - Bride, bridesmaids and photographer arrive and are transported to the ceremony location
4.30pm - Ceremony begins
5.00pm - Ceremony concludes. Drinks, canapés and family photos begin
5.45pm - Bridal party depart for a fully guided photoshoot tour
5.55pm - Guests begin their fully guided tour of Hobbiton™ Movie Set
7.20pm - Guests arrive to The Green Dragon Inn for a pre-dinner drink
7.40pm - MC announces the arrival of the bridal party
7.50pm - Mains are served
8.30pm - Speeches followed by cutting of the cake
9.45pm - First dance followed by opening the dance floor
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